Finance (Comptroller)

The Town Comptroller's Office oversees all financial and audit activities for the Town of Southampton. In doing so, its mission is to:

Establish sound financial policies and procedures

Maintain accurate and complete financial accounting records

Assist in the preparation of the Town's Annual Operating and Capital Budgets

Ensure compliance with all Town Board approved funding and appropriations

Provide timely and useful financial reporting and management information to the Supervisor, Town Board, and the public

Maximize opportunities for all investment and borrowing requirements

Coordinate independent, forensic, and New York State audits

Accomplishing the above includes disbursing and accounting for approximately $115 million in operating expenses for wages, supplies and services, and ensures compliance with the Adopted Budget. The Comptroller also manages the financing of the Town's Capital Projects (multi-year construction projects or other asset acquisitions) averaging $25 million per year.

The department also conducts the billing for false police and fire alarm charges, and processes requests for appeals to be heard by the Towns Public Safety Commission.